Public education is a source of pride in Wisconsin. Experiences, opportunities and academic excellence within our public schools lead the nation. The ACT Exam is a nationwide objective measure of college and career readiness. High school students from our state consistently perform at the hi…
The toxic chemicals and heavy metals that make all the colors in fireworks do not just disappear. They contaminate our air, water, and soil.
The recent news that the Wisconsin Supreme Court determined “least change” will be a primary consideration when choosing new voting district maps is a major blow to fairness and is not part of the Wisconsin Constitution.
I’m writing to you today to bring awareness to all Burnett County property owners of a key decision that will be made in October regarding campgrounds and RV Parks in Burnett County.
Thank you to the land use committee, Jason Towne and County Board who have spent a significant amount of time to impose the moratorium on campgrounds. Also thanks for reviewing and accepting the amendments that will go back to the full board for approval Txt-21-03. I have lived in Burnett Co…
In May, I spoke at the (May) Webster Board of Education meeting to express my concern over several issues that are being pushed into the public school system. One of those concerns is the ideology called ‘Critical Race Theory.’ A question I asked the board was ‘What effect might CRT have on …
Celebrating Earth Day is a time to consider how to address the related crises of air pollution and climate disruption. One extremely effective policy option is becoming popular, pricing carbon pollution from fossil fuels.
I am disappointed in the Sentinel’s decision to print Mr. Hess’ letter the week before the election and leaving me no time to respond before the election. His letter to the editor is full of misstatements and it seems to be aimed at causing confusion and division.
Mr. Hess' recent letter to the editor is full of misstatements and is seems to be aimed at causing confusion and division.
I would like to bring clarity to a few misguided comments in Tracy Ehret’s letter to the editor- Something smells in Trade Lake Township.
A public event was posted on the Town website, a meet and greet by Tony Zurawski. The email was an automatic notification that people signed up to receive. Mrs. Moody contacted the Wisconsin election commission trying to discredit the town, clerk, and candidate. The election commission’s res…
Election day in Trade Lake is fast approaching. On April 6th residents will be voting for an entirely new three-person board to represent us. There are many issues facing the town of Trade Lake, but no single issue threatens our health, our safety, our way of life like the proposed industria…
On March 9, I received an email from the Town of Trade Lake that there would be a meet and greet for Tony Zurwaski, a candidate for Chairperson of the township on Saturday, March 13, for 6 hours. I was surprised Ramona Moody, the other candidate, would not be available for questions. My surp…
I just received my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. I am writing to express my gratitude to the employees of the Polk and Burnett County Health Departments and especially, all the volunteers for providing the vaccinations. Because of their dedication, knowledge, and up-beat attitudes …
According to the American Psychology Association one-third of us are living with extreme stress, and nearly half believe that their stress has increased over the last year. Our neighbors and the less fortunate are really down and hurting.
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Is it possible to support Black Lives Matter and support Blue Lives Matter? The prevailing wisdom is if you support the first you are against the second but is that really true? Some people have come to believe that BLM is an organization that promotes violence especially against police. It …
To the unethical duck hunters who cut my fence line over Wood River off of Crosstown by the snowmobile bridge, this was an unlawful act of destruction of private property with intent. Thus by doing this, as of now, you have shut down the snowmobile trail through my property. Fences on a farm…
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Well this was certainly one of those weekends we need to take full advantage of and it’s the reason we put up with those harsh winter months.
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Dear Editor, The Burnett Co. Sheriff’s Department Deputies, along with the Grantsburg, Siren and Webster Police Departments will be working with other Law Enforcement Agencies thru out Wisconsin June 22 – July 5th in the “Click It or Ticket” Campaign in efforts to promote seat belt use.
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This Thursday, the Polk-Burnett Farmers Union is hosting Feeding Our Community: Family Farms and Rural Economic Development, a presentation by food systems analyst Ken Meter at 6 p.m. in the Amery High School Cafeteria. Meter’s presentation will make the case that increasing the capacity of …
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The St. Croix River Association (SCRA) has serious concerns about the proposal to build a 7,500-sow farrowing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) in the Town of Trade Lake, WI. The Fish Lake Wildlife complex is less than one mile from this proposed CAFO. Canute Creek Flowage is only…
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